Actually, the new law is AB 2683, as signed by "Arny".  SB 708 doesn't
appear to be active according to the website indicated.

For details on AB 2683, go to:

http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_2651-2700/ab_2683_cfa_20040524_183247
_asm_floor.html

Google AB 2683 and there's all kinds of stuff on it.

Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "George Becker" <George.Becker@SCE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: New CA Emissions bill

> It's Senate Bill 708.  The bill now requires a smog test on vehicles that
> are 30 years old (previously exempt).  If you are stock, looks like you
> just pay money to fail the test---If you are a hot-rod (like a SAMBA with
a
> hot motor) I think the future is grim.  Here is the official CA link:
>
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sb_708&sess=CUR&hous
e=B&author=florez
>
> George Becker
> '87 Westy